Advocacy Issues

The Arts Council's Cultural Policy and Research department is tracks issues with the most potential to impact the arts and culture sector at the local, state and national levels.
 
 
Primary Issues
  2010 Elections - With last year's state budget fiasco, changes in leadership and an opening in the governor's office, the 2010 elections could greatly impact the future of the arts. Learn more.
 
  2010 - 2011 Pennsylvania State Budget - Discussions about this coming year's budget have already started in Harrisburg. With many of the legislators running for re-election and a new governor coming into office it seems like everyone is trying to avoid a repeat of last year. Learn more.
 
  Essential Services Fees / Taxing Nonprofits - The city, county and state continue to consider the possibility of taxing nonprofit organizations to increase revenues. Learn more.
   
2010 Elections
  With both state and national elections occuring this year, the 2010 elections could have a huge impact on the arts..
   
  Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on pension-cost debate (3/8/10) - The Morning Call
  Poll: Pa. voters wary of candidates for governor (03/03/10) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  State GOP taps Corbett for governor, Toomey for U.S. senator (2/14/10) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  GOP candidates make case for endorsement (2/13/10) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  State Sen. Mellow to retire after 40 years (2/10/10) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  Dems overwhelmingly back Specter (2/7/10) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  Democrats for Governor Face Off (2/1/10) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  List of Open Seats and Legislative Retirements in the PA Legislature (1/29/10) - Capitol Ideas Blog
   
   
Essential Services Fees / Taxing Nonprofits
  After the issue was settled locally in December of 2009, a non-profit services fee bill is now in the works in Harrisburg.
   
  States Move to Revoke Charities’ Tax Exemptions (2/28/2010) - New York Times
  Fontana and Solobay Introduce Non-Profit Services Fee Bill (1/5/10)
   
   
Links
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For more information contact Ryan Freytag, Manager of Cultural Policy and Research or call 412.391.2060 x232
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